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V. BALA

V. BALA

Deputy Head - Shipping and International Trade

Rajah & Tann

V Bala, a trained marine engineer with sailing experience, is regularly instructed by leading shipping companies and terminals in a wide range of legal matters. His contentious practice spans all levels of the Singapore courts and arbitral tribunals, focusing on shipping, energy, offshore, and international trade/commodities sectors. Skilled in handling engineering disputes, he has represented shipbuilders, repairers, and equipment suppliers.

Bala also offers strong non-contentious services, advising on ship finance, sale and purchase, charterparties, affreightment contracts, pooling arrangements, tankage, pilotage, bunkering, trade finance, and port documentation. His extensive experience has made him a sought-after speaker at global conferences on cross-border litigation, arbitration, and transactions.

Recognized by Asialaw Leading Lawyers 2023 and Chambers Asia Pacific 2022, Bala is praised for his “vast experience” in shipping litigation and arbitration. He has been spotlighted by the Legal 500 for his marine engineering background, which enhances his practice. Bala is also an Accredited Specialist for Maritime and Shipping Law by the Singapore Academy of Law’s Specialist Accreditation Scheme.

Events

01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

25 February, 2025

Arbitration in the MEASA Region : Roadmap to 2030

Fox & Mandal (Estd. 1896)

English
By request
Free
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Updated at: 14/07/2024

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